2021 Summer Aviation Safety Series
Safety is a top priority for pilots, passengers, and industry stakeholders. But how does FAA work to make aviation safer? Join us for a series of virtual safety forums led by FAA experts to learn about critical safety issues in the nation's airspace. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions.
The events will be livestreamed on FAA's YouTube channel — no registration is required.
VOR MON
Date/time: July 20, 2 p.m. ET
Presenters: Leonixa Salcedo, Vince Massimini, Rick Niles
In this session, FAA experts will present a how-to session for the Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON). The program will explain the concept of operations (ConOps); two new approved VOR Standard Service Volumes (SSVs); and chart updates.
How to Check Your ADS-B Performance
Date/time: August 3, 2 p.m. ET
Presenters: Jamal Wilson, Jim Kenney, Jimmy Wright, Jane Lopez, Ty Prettyman
In this session, FAA experts will demonstrate how to check that your Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment is working properly and meeting rule performance requirements. Our team of ADS-B experts will submit and review a Public ADS-B Performance Report (PAPR) and highlight the most common issues pilots face when requesting and interpreting their information.
ADS-B — Call Sign Mismatch
Date/time: August 5, 2 p.m. ET
Presenters: Jim Kenney, Jamal Wilson, Jimmy Wright, Jane Lopez, Ty Prettyman
In this session, FAA experts will explain what a call sign mismatch is, why it matters, and most importantly — how to avoid it. Many ADS-B Out transceivers provide a Flight ID field that can be changed by the pilot. It is important to understand why the ADS-B Flight ID must exactly match the aircraft ID entered on a flight plan or used during ATC communications.
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)
Date/time: August 17, 2 p.m. ET
Presenter: James Linney, Heidi Williams, Jim McClay
In this session, FAA expert Jim Linney will provide an update on how the NOTAM modernization benefits general aviation pilots.
Runway Safety
Date/time: August 31, 2 p.m. ET
Presenters: Glen Martin, Giovanni Dipierro, Anthony Schneider
Airfield safety is one of FAA's highest priorities. In this session, FAA experts discuss the collective effort among pilots, air traffic controllers and airport stakeholders to lower the risk of runway accidents.
Resources
ADS-B
- Equip ADS-B
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
- Interactive ADS-B Airspace
- Performance Report Request
- Performance Report Check
- Public Performance Report Request (PDF)
- Call Sign Mismatch (CSMM)
- CSMM outreach card (PDF)
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
VOR MON
- What is the VOR MON?
- VOR MON website
